A favorite with collectors, this postcard captures the image of Billy Evan's plaque found in the Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown.
- Printed on standard postcard stock with protective gloss coating
- Measures 3.5" x 5.5"
- Made in the USA
Player Biography
Athletic and educated, Billy Evans was only 22 when he joined the American League umpire crew in 1906, becoming the youngest major league umpire in history. Working six World Series during a 22-year career, Evans was lauded for fairness and superior integrity. Evans once said, “The umpire must be firm and insistent on his dignity but must not be officious.” Besides being an umpire, Evans was an accomplished sportswriter. He also later served as a front office executive for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers.
A favorite with collectors, this postcard captures the image of Billy Evan's plaque found in the Hall of Fame Gallery in Cooperstown.
- Printed on standard postcard stock with protective gloss coating
- Measures 3.5" x 5.5"
- Made in the USA
Player Biography
Athletic and educated, Billy Evans was only 22 when he joined the American League umpire crew in 1906, becoming the youngest major league umpire in history. Working six World Series during a 22-year career, Evans was lauded for fairness and superior integrity. Evans once said, “The umpire must be firm and insistent on his dignity but must not be officious.” Besides being an umpire, Evans was an accomplished sportswriter. He also later served as a front office executive for the Cleveland Indians, Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers.
